EdQueries is India’s only browser-based gamified learning platform built for children and young adults with special needs. The Cerebral Palsy Learning Hub brings together structured, accessible, cognitively appropriate activities that support children with cerebral palsy to learn, communicate, and build independence — at their own pace, on any device.
Learning With Cerebral Palsy: More Possible Than Most People Realise
Cerebral palsy is one of the most commonly misunderstood conditions in education. Because it affects movement and motor control, it is too often assumed to also limit intelligence and learning potential. For the majority of children with cerebral palsy, this assumption is simply wrong — and deeply harmful.
The reality: most children with cerebral palsy have typical or near-typical cognitive ability. Many are highly intelligent. What they face is not a learning limitation — it is an access limitation. The traditional classroom, built around handwriting, verbal response, and physical participation, is not designed for a child whose motor control affects their ability to write, speak clearly, or move independently.
Remove the motor barrier from learning — and the learning happens.
EdQueries is designed to do exactly this. Every activity on the platform is mouse-click or touch-based, requires no handwriting, no timed physical response, and no verbal output. A child with cerebral palsy who cannot hold a pencil can still drag and drop, click to select, and complete a full learning activity independently.
How Cerebral Palsy Affects Learning
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurological conditions affecting movement and motor control, caused by damage to the developing brain. CP affects every child differently — there is no single profile. Understanding the range helps educators and parents choose the right learning tools:
| CP Type | Primary Challenge | Learning Implication | EdQueries Approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spastic CP (most common) | Muscle stiffness; limited range of motion in limbs | Writing, fine motor tasks are difficult or impossible; fatigue from physical effort | Click/touch-based interaction; no writing required; short activities reduce fatigue |
| Dyskinetic CP | Involuntary movements; difficulty controlling hands and arms | Inconsistent motor output; switch access or head pointer may be needed | Large click targets; no precision required; compatible with assistive input devices |
| Ataxic CP | Balance and coordination challenges; shaky movements | Fine motor precision is difficult; spatial tasks challenging | Forgiving interaction design; multiple attempts allowed; no penalty for imprecise clicks |
| Mixed CP | Combination of above | Highly variable; depends on primary presentation | All of the above; self-paced; adapts to learner’s available motor capacity |
Co-occurring conditions to be aware of: Approximately 50% of children with CP also have an intellectual disability; around 30% have epilepsy; many have speech and language differences. EdQueries supports the full range — from children with CP and typical cognition to those with CP and additional intellectual disability.
What Is the EdQueries Cerebral Palsy Learning Hub?
The EdQueries Cerebral Palsy Learning Hub is a curated set of 7,000+ interactive games and activities across 12 subject domains — all designed to be accessible to learners whose motor challenges make traditional learning formats inaccessible. Everything is:
- ✅ No handwriting required — all responses are click, touch, or drag-based
- ✅ No time pressure — unlimited time per activity; no timed responses
- ✅ Unlimited attempts — errors never penalised; retry as many times as needed
- ✅ Browser-based — works on laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartboard; no app needed
- ✅ Large interaction targets — buttons and selectable items are sized for low-precision interaction
- ✅ India-aligned — CBSE, NIOS, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu boards
- ✅ Self-paced — learner controls pace entirely; stop and return at any point
Learning Areas for Children with Cerebral Palsy
🧠 Cognition
For children with CP and typical or near-typical cognition, our 197 cognition activities provide intellectual challenge at an appropriate level — without the motor demands that make traditional academic tasks inaccessible:
- Visual Perception — find the differences, visual closure, jigsaw puzzles; entirely mouse/touch operated; leverages the strong visual cognition many CP learners have
- Inferencing and Reasoning — thinking skills, prediction, problem solving; tests genuine intelligence independently of motor or speech output
- Cause and Effect — if-then reasoning; logical sequencing; builds the higher-order thinking skills that are intact in most CP learners
- Sequencing — arranging events or steps in correct order; click-to-select format; no dragging precision required
- Auditory Perception — listen and answer; auditory pattern recognition; accessible to learners who cannot easily produce written or spoken responses
- AI Adaptive Block Counting — difficulty adjusts automatically; ensures appropriate challenge without teacher intervention
Why this matters for CP: Cognitive activities are where children with CP often shine — when the motor barrier is removed. A child who cannot write a test answer can still click the correct option and demonstrate genuine understanding. These activities restore academic dignity.
📖 English Language
Over 1,700 English activities — all accessible without handwriting. For children with CP who have strong receptive language but difficulty with physical writing, this is a transformative curriculum area:
- Sight Words (11 progressive sets) — visual word recognition games; click to select the correct word; no writing required
- Vocabulary (4 levels) — picture-word matching using Indian-context images; click format throughout
- Reading Comprehension — short passages followed by multiple-choice questions; tests understanding without demanding written response
- Phonics and Blends — letter-sound activities using visual selection; accessible at a motor level even for children with significant limb involvement
- Spelling Activities — click-to-build spelling; missing letter games; word find; all non-handwriting formats
Why this matters for CP: Many children with CP are locked out of literacy assessment because standard tests require writing. Our reading activities allow a child to demonstrate reading comprehension, vocabulary knowledge, and phonics understanding through clicking alone — giving educators and parents accurate insight into the child’s actual literacy level.
🔢 Mathematics
Over 2,600 maths activities — fully visual, click/touch operated, with no requirement to write numbers or perform physical calculations. This unlocks maths learning for children who cannot use a pencil:
- Number Recognition and Counting — visual counting; click the correct number; quantity-matching games
- Addition and Subtraction — interactive number lines; visual object-based sums; select the answer from options
- Money Skills — Indian rupee coin and note identification; counting money; shopping games; all click-based
- Patterns and Measurement — visual pattern completion; measurement comparison using images
- Multiplication and Division — game-based practice; no rote writing required; MCQ format
- Data Handling — reading simple graphs; answering visual data questions by clicking
🗣️ Communication
Communication is a central challenge for many children with CP — speech may be unclear or absent due to motor involvement of the mouth, throat, and lungs (dysarthria). Our 49 communication activities support receptive and early expressive communication:
- Receptive Communication — following visual and spoken directions; responding by clicking the correct image or option
- Listening Activities — listen and select; auditory discrimination; accessible without speech output
- Vocabulary for Communication — naming objects and actions through picture selection; builds the symbol vocabulary that supports AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) use
- Social Filter Games — appropriate vs inappropriate responses; social understanding games; click to choose
Why this matters for CP: For non-speaking children using AAC devices (like Avaz or Tobii), EdQueries activities complement AAC vocabulary development. The picture-selection format mirrors the symbol-based communication systems many CP learners use daily.
🏠 Life Skills
Even when physical execution of life skills is assisted or supported, the cognitive understanding of daily routines is critical for independence and dignity. Our 148+ life skills activities build exactly this — the knowledge of what needs to be done, in what order, and why:
- Hygiene Routine Sequences — understanding hand washing, brushing teeth, bathing steps; click to sequence correctly
- Dressing Knowledge — identifying correct clothing for weather and occasion; understanding dressing sequences even when physical dressing is assisted
- Food Awareness — healthy vs unhealthy food; kitchen safety; meal recognition using Indian food images
- Community Safety — traffic signals, safe behaviour, emergency numbers; critical for any learner who accesses the community
- Money Recognition — identifying Indian coins and notes; understanding value; foundational for supported independence
Why this matters for CP: A child who cannot physically perform a task can still know how it should be done — and this knowledge supports self-advocacy, supported decision-making, and the gradual building of independence with assistance. Cognitive life skills are a prerequisite for functional independence.
🔬 Science / EVS
640+ Science and EVS activities aligned to CBSE, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu boards. Science is often a high-engagement subject for children with CP — the natural world, cause and effect, organisms, weather — and our visual, click-based format makes it fully accessible. Indian context throughout: monsoon, local animals, familiar environments.
🔤 Hindi
350+ Hindi activities for families where Hindi is the home or school language. Picture-matching, vocabulary games, and sentence activities all use click/touch interaction — no Devanagari handwriting required.
Devices and Access: What Works Best for CP Learners
EdQueries is browser-based and works across multiple device types. Here is our guidance on the best setup for different CP profiles:
| Device / Access Method | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop or desktop with mouse | CP learners with some hand function; one-hand mouse use | Most activities designed for this; large click targets help low-precision users |
| Tablet with touch | Learners with better arm control than fine motor; touch-based swiping | Drag-and-drop activities work well on touchscreen; consider a stylus for precision |
| Smartboard | Group classroom instruction; teacher-facilitated learning | Teacher can operate while learner observes and verbally or gesturally indicates answers |
| Trackball mouse | Learners with limited wrist movement but some thumb/palm control | Many CP learners find trackball easier than standard mouse; recommended for spastic CP |
| Switch access | Learners with very limited motor function; single or dual switch | Browser-based activities can be used with switch scanning software; discuss with OT |
Note on mobile phones: EdQueries is not recommended for mobile phones for any learner — screen size makes interaction difficult. For CP learners specifically, a 10-inch or larger screen is strongly recommended.
EdQueries and AAC: A Complementary Partnership
Many children with cerebral palsy use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices — such as Avaz, Snap Core First, or Tobii Dynavox — to communicate. EdQueries complements AAC use in several important ways:
- Vocabulary overlap — our communication and vocabulary activities cover many of the same core words used in AAC systems; practising these words in an academic context reinforces AAC vocabulary in a different modality
- Cognitive foundation — literacy, numeracy, and cognition activities build the academic skills that allow AAC users to communicate with greater sophistication; a child who understands numbers can use their AAC device to count, request quantities, and engage in mathematical conversation
- Independent activity time — EdQueries gives AAC users a structured, independent learning activity they can engage with without constant facilitator involvement; this builds autonomous engagement time that is valuable for both learner and carer
We are in early conversations with Avaz (Bengaluru-based AAC provider) about complementary partnerships. If your child uses Avaz or another AAC system, EdQueries activities can be used alongside daily AAC sessions.
For Schools and Therapy Centres
EdQueries is used by special schools and therapy centres across India for students with cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities, including partner organisations Antharbhaava, Kilkaari, Muskaan PAEPID, Amogh Trust, and Akshadhaa Foundation. A school in Tumkur uses EdQueries with hearing-impaired students, demonstrating the platform’s accessibility across multiple disability profiles.
Educators and therapists use EdQueries for CP students in several ways:
- Cognitive assessment without motor demand — use EdQueries activities to assess a CP learner’s actual academic level independently of their motor limitations; a child who cannot write a test can still click through a comprehension or maths activity to demonstrate understanding
- IEP academic goal practice — in per-student mode, activities are assigned to individual learners aligned to specific IEP academic goals; completion is tracked and documented
- Smartboard classroom delivery — teacher operates the activity on screen while learners respond by gesture, eye gaze, AAC output, or carer-assisted clicking; the visual, interactive format works for group instruction even when physical interaction is limited
- OT and speech therapy integration — occupational therapists use EdQueries activities to assess functional use of assistive technology (can the learner use a trackball to navigate? Can they use switch scanning?); speech therapists use vocabulary and communication activities as structured language tasks
Pricing: ₹1,500/month classroom mode | ₹500/student/month individual tracking (teachers with 10+ students get a free login).
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How to Use EdQueries at Home with Your Child with CP
Setting up an effective home learning environment for a child with CP requires attention to both the technology setup and the learning routine:
Technology Setup
- Choose the right device — laptop or desktop for most learners; tablet if touch is easier than mouse for your child; discuss access method with your occupational therapist
- Consider input device — if standard mouse is difficult, try a trackball, joystick mouse, or large-button mouse before investing in specialist assistive technology; many are available on Amazon India for under ₹2,000
- Positioning matters — ensure the screen is at the correct height and angle; the learner’s seating position should support their best available motor function; consult your physiotherapist or OT for the optimal seated position for screen use
- Screen size — minimum 10 inches; larger is better; a 15-inch laptop or external monitor improves interaction target size
Learning Routine
- Start with cognition or English — these are typically the highest-engagement areas for CP learners with typical cognition; early success builds motivation
- Keep sessions to 20–30 minutes — physical effort of operating input devices is fatiguing for CP learners; shorter sessions with breaks prevent frustration
- Separate learning from therapy time — EdQueries is an academic learning tool; schedule it separately from physiotherapy, OT, and speech sessions so the child has clear mental frames for each
- Track progress together — share completed activity reports with your child’s therapy team and school so everyone understands the child’s actual academic level
Board Alignment
EdQueries covers all major Indian curriculum boards — critical for children with CP who are following a mainstream curriculum with accommodations, or a special needs curriculum through NIOS:
- ✅ CBSE — Classes 1–5 Maths, English, EVS aligned to NCERT
- ✅ NIOS OBE — Open Basic Education; flexible, self-paced; ideal for CP learners who need extended time and no fixed examination schedule
- ✅ Karnataka State Board — Maths, English, EVS Classes 1–3
- ✅ Tamil Nadu State Board — UKG through Class 3
NIOS for CP learners: NIOS Open Basic Education provides scribes, extra time, and alternative response formats for learners with disabilities — making it one of the most accessible curriculum pathways for children with significant CP. EdQueries activities directly support NIOS OBE academic preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
My child has CP and cannot use their hands at all. Can they still use EdQueries?
With the right assistive technology setup, yes. Children who use switch scanning, eye-gaze technology, or head-pointer devices can access browser-based content including EdQueries. We recommend working with your occupational therapist to configure the most appropriate access method. For learners with very limited motor function, teacher-facilitated use — where the teacher operates the activity on a smartboard and the child indicates their answer by eye gaze or vocalisation — is a practical and effective alternative.
My child has CP and also has an intellectual disability. Is EdQueries appropriate?
Yes. EdQueries serves learners across a wide range of cognitive abilities. Our content ranges from very early foundational skills (basic object recognition, counting to 10, letter matching) through to more complex academic content. Start with the Learning Snapshot to identify the right level for your child. The platform does not assume a minimum cognitive level — it meets learners where they are.
How does EdQueries handle speech difficulties?
The vast majority of EdQueries activities require no speech output — responses are click, touch, or drag-based. Our voice recognition activities (sight words and colour naming) are optional and can simply be skipped by learners who are non-speaking or have dysarthria. All other academic content is fully accessible without speech.
Can EdQueries be used with a communication device?
Yes — EdQueries and AAC devices can be used simultaneously on a device with a split screen, or alternately during a session. Many families use EdQueries for academic task time and the AAC device for communication during and after the activity. The vocabulary overlap between EdQueries content and core AAC vocabulary sets makes them natural companions.
Is there a free option?
Yes — the Learning Snapshot is permanently free: 143 curated activities across all key subject areas, no credit card required, no time limit. It includes cognition, English, maths, and life skills activities so you can genuinely assess the platform’s suitability for your child before subscribing.
Every Child with CP Deserves to Show What They Know
The greatest injustice for many children with cerebral palsy is not their condition — it is being judged as less capable than they are because the tools used to assess and teach them require motor skills they do not have.
When you remove the motor barrier, what is revealed is often remarkable: a child who could not write a single word on a test paper clicks through a reading comprehension activity and demonstrates grade-level understanding. A child who could not hold a pencil completes a maths sequencing activity that reveals genuine numerical thinking.
EdQueries was built to remove that barrier — and to give every child with cerebral palsy in India the chance to show what they actually know.
EdQueries is an EdTech initiative by EdQueries LLP, Bengaluru. We are committed to evidence-based, accessible, inclusive education for all learners with special needs. For enquiries: customer.support@edqueries.com | +91 76249 50707
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